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Definitions

oversee

[oh-ver-see] / ˌoʊ vərˈsi /
VERB
manage, supervise; survey or watch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
command manage supervise survey watch
STRONG
baby-sit boss captain chaperon eye herd inspect overlook quarterback shepherd skipper superintend
WEAK
be in driver's seat call the shots keep an eye on look after ride herd on run the show sit on top of
Antonyms
STRONG
follow ignore neglect
WEAK
obey

Example Sentences

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He will oversee the creation of the new superapp, which the company is hoping will help it regain its edge among business users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The joint venture will oversee around 8,000 company-run stores, with longer-term plans to expand to as many as 20,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

They were joined by most of the other nations in the 21-member group of diplomats that oversee the court’s operations on a rotating basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Under the order, a committee has been formed to oversee the orderly distribution of fuel, food, medicines, and other essential goods.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She’d gotten permission from her parents to attend a boarding school in the city so she could be close to Olympus and oversee the rebuilding efforts.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.